A Royal and Tasty Time Aboard the Queen Mary I came for the legendary Sunday brunch and ended up staying for breakfast. I didn’t originally plan it that way, but after filling my gullet on an incredible assortment of seafood, salad, meat dishes and some serious desserts, I needed a nap. And what better place […]
Fun at Fantasy Springs Resort By Greg ARAGON It’s called Fantasy Springs Resort for a good reason. It sits in the middle of the Palm Springs desert like a giant oasis, welcoming travelers with flowing fountains and swaying palm trees, a sparkling pool and a luxurious hotel surrounded by gourmet restaurants, an award-winning casino, a […]
By Greg ARAGON Palm Springs is not only an exciting desert resort community, but the city also offers a fascinating glimpse into the hip, Hollywood glam days of the 1960s when celebrities came to escape the limelight and relax by the pool in sleek, mid-century modern structures. A friend and I began a recent getaway […]
By Greg ARAGON There was a beautiful calm on Lake Mohave as we eased the pontoon into Owl Point Cove to board our houseboat for the weekend. We had just cruised about 20 miles down the Colorado River from the base of Hoover Dam, and I was ready to climb aboard the vessel and settle […]
By Greg ARAGON Summer is here and it is a good time to plan a cruise to Alaska for a chance to encounter sights no other cruise destination can offer. Where else can one see humpback whales splash beneath a stateroom balcony, or glaciers drift past a dinner window? Where can one sit by the […]
By Greg ARAGON It’s hard to call Morro Bay a hidden gem while there is a 576-foot tall rock mountain sitting in its harbor. But that’s just what this small seaside town along California’s Central Coast is; it’s a charming hideaway halfway between L.A. and San Francisco, with tons of laid back charm and beautiful […]